What printer might actually last at home?

If most of your pages are black and white, I’d start with a monochrome laser printer, not another inkjet. They can sit unused without ink drying in the print head, and Brother models are a common option to look at. Check the cost and availability of toner, drum units, and feed rollers for the specific model before buying. That’s not a guarantee it’ll be repairable forever, but it’s a better fit for your volume than a cheap inkjet.

For a machine you can keep running, I’d also consider a used office laser printer rather than a new entry-level home model. Those are built for heavier workloads, but an old machine can still need repairs, and parts or service documentation may be difficult to find. Check its page count, condition, and whether the common wear parts are still sold before committing. If you need color only occasionally, a print shop may be simpler than owning a color printer.

Need color regularly? Then compare color lasers, but look closely at the full running cost. They usually cost more upfront and have several toner cartridges to replace. If you’re considering an ink-tank model, think about how often you’ll use it and whether you’re willing to print a periodic test page. Neither type is automatically repairable, so I’d check the maker’s parts support for the exact model instead of relying on the brand name alone.